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Legal Staff Paralegal in Brea, CA

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Jul 11,2018 Location Brea CA
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In-House

Legal Staff

Corporate - General

Insurance Coverage

Min 4 yrs required

Profile

NTD Senior Paralegal RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews office files and answers routine correspondence. Conducts legal research, file management and case progression activities. Drafts correspondence to opposing attorneys, claims and clients with regard to related discovery matters, case status, motions, etc. Drafts interrogatories and other discovery as well as complex pleadings, discovery motions and orders for attorney review and approval. Obtains, compiles and analyzes records for discovery. Handles incoming discovery. Analyzes and responds to incoming discovery. Reviews and analyzes medical records. Prepare experts/other witnesses and any other necessary pre-trial and/or trial activities. Summarizes and/or indexes depositions, and on completion of discovery, summarizes and indexes all material. Drafts jury instructions. Drafts and issues necessary subpoenas. Contacts parties and witness(es) concerning trial dates and coordinates with the attorney their appearance and testimony. Coordinates any necessary interviews; meet with clients and/or witnesses as necessary to ensure proper case development. Arranges for necessary medical and expert witnesses and coordinates their time.

Qualification and Experience

REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or other related area preferred. Certification in paralegal studies preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted. 4+ years as a paralegal with proven performance. Knowledge: Operation, practices and procedures of a law office engaged in civil litigation. Filing procedures of relevant courts and administrative agencies. Demonstrated knowledge of legal research and dis positive motion practices. Demonstrated knowledge of ability to analyze and interpret medical reports. Skills/ Competencies: Strong verbal and written communication skills for contact with employees, attorneys, clients and customers. Ability to operate a personal computer and related legal and business software and data bases (i.e. Power point Pacer, Pacer, Lexis, etc.). Ability to design and maintain a filing system. Ability to effectively prioritize work. Analytical ability to independently research information and determine applicability of legal action.

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